Senior Policy & Programme Lead: Welcome & System Change

Company: Diversifying Group
Apply for the Senior Policy & Programme Lead: Welcome & System Change
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

The GLA’s migration team seeks an experienced senior officer to lead London’s approach to responding to new arrivals who have sought sanctuary in London. The role will have a system‑leadership remit at a senior level to lead urgent response work and to resolve issues affecting the welcome and integration of new arrivals, while establishing a new team to create system change that strengthens London’s resilience and promotes inclusive recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead senior‑level system leadership to resolve issues impacting the welcome and integration of new arrivals who have sought sanctuary.
  • Oversee a connected portfolio of work and establish a new team for system change.
  • Develop policies or projects within a political environment, including the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Excellent understanding of the policy issues impacting people who have sought sanctuary.
  • Experience of developing policy or projects within a political environment.
  • Capable of working in hybrid mode at London Fire Brigade Head Office.

Diversity & Inclusion

London’s diversity is its biggest asset. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and disabled candidates underrepresented in our workforce.

Benefits

  • £56,655 per annum.
  • 30 days’ annual leave.
  • Interest‑free season ticket loan.
  • Interest‑free bicycle loan.
  • Career average pension scheme.
  • Flexible working arrangements and job‑share opportunity.

Contact

If you have a question about the role, email Hannah.boylan@london.gov.uk. For questions about the application process, email glarecruitment@engageats.co.uk quoting reference POHR01.

Please note we do not accept CVs for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To view a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, please click the “Apply Now” button below.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026